Voted: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
voted
[ voสtษชd ]
past tense
Voted is the past tense of vote, which means to formally express one's choice or opinion in a decision-making process. This can take place in various contexts such as elections, referendums, or organizational decisions.
Synonyms
cast a ballot, choose, poll, select
Examples of usage
- She voted in the last presidential election.
- They voted on the new policy at the meeting.
- He voted for his favorite candidate.
- The citizens voted to approve the new law.
Translations
Translations of the word "voted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น votado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคคเคชเคคเฅเคฐ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abgestimmt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dipilih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะณะพะปะพััะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ zagลosowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็ฅจใใใ
๐ซ๐ท votรฉ
๐ช๐ธ votado
๐น๐ท oy verilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุช
๐จ๐ฟ hlasoval
๐ธ๐ฐ hlasoval
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ glasoval
๐ฎ๐ธ greitt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐััั ะฑะตััะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แฉแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษs verilib
๐ฒ๐ฝ votado
Etymology
The word 'vote' comes from the Latin 'votum', which means 'a vow, wish, or promise'. It was adapted into Old French as 'vot', which later influenced the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The term has evolved over the centuries, reflecting the changing nature of democratic processes and the expansion of voting rights. The modern use of 'vote' denotes the act of making a choice in a formal way, whether in governmental elections or informal polls. The transformation of voting practices, particularly the shift from private to public voting, has altered the implications and significance of the term throughout history, underscoring its ties to civic engagement and personal expression.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,477, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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